The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has solicited support for Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council.
Keyamo made the appeal at the 42nd Assembly of ICAO in Montreal, Canada, according to a statement made available on Wednesday by the ministry’s Head, Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi.
The minister expressed Nigeria’s commitment to the principles and objective of ICAO, stating that Nigeria continues to invest in infrastructure modernization, regulating reforms and capacity building to ensure Nigeria aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.
Minister Keyamo who chronicled Nigeria’s strides in the aviation industry, said the country is host to Regional Safety Oversight Organization, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO).
He added that Nigeria has remained its major contributor while also supporting the activities of the Regional Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA).
Keyamo said Nigeria continues to fulfil its environmental obligation by submitting its state action plan on carbon emission reduction and voluntarily participating in Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
He congratulated the President, ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchiatano, the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar and the entire ICAO Secretariat and the government of Canada for a well-organized 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and the kind reception given to Nigeria’s delegation.
The minister urged the delegates to work together to ensure the goals of ICAO are achieved despite the differences in geographic location.
Keyamo invited the Council to the Nigerian International Airshow taking place in Abuja, Nigeria between 2nd and 4th of December, 2025.
“The skies may divide our geographies, but through ICAO, they unite our goals and aspirations,” he said.
